Posts Tagged ‘IRS’
2019 Tax Changes: What You Need to Know
Historically, approximately 70% of St. Louisans individual tax returns used the standard deduction, while the other 30% found it more beneficial to itemize. For 2018 and beyond, experts have projected that roughly 95% of individual tax returns now will utilize the standard deduction. What does this mean for St. Louis County, Missouri taxpayers? Are you…
Read MoreTaxpayers should check out these helpful tax tools
IRS Tax Tip 2018-139, September 6, 2018 Questions about taxes could come up any time of the year. Whether it’s about tracking a refund or paying a bill, taxpayers can find answers to their questions on IRS.gov. Here are some of the most popular IRS tools: IRS Free File. Taxpayers who filed an extension can use IRS…
Read MoreRetirees with pension income should do a Paycheck Checkup ASAP
Retirees with pension income should do a Paycheck Checkup ASAP IRS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-143 September 13, 2018 Retirees should do a Paycheck Checkup to make sure they are paying enough tax during the year by using the Withholding Calculator, available on IRS.gov. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in December…
Read MoreTaxpayers should find out if they need to make estimated or additional tax payments
Taxpayers should find out if they need to make estimated or additional tax payments IRS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-142 September 12, 2018 The U.S. tax system operates on a pay-as-you-go basis. This means that taxpayers need to pay most of their tax during the year, as the income is earned or received. Taxpayers…
Read MoreHere’s how and when to pay estimated taxes
IRS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-140 September 10, 2018 Certain taxpayers must make estimated tax payments throughout the year. Taxpayers must generally pay at least 90 percent of their taxes throughout the year through withholding, estimated tax payments or a combination of the two. If they don’t, they may owe an estimated tax penalty. …
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